Bioblitz at Puttenahalli Lake, JP Nagar - Feb 19th , 9:30 AM - 11 AM - Registration required

[Puttenahalli Lake Events]

Dear All,

The next bioblitz at Puttenahalli Lake, JP Nagar will be conducted on Sunday, 19th February between 9:30 am-11.00 am.

What: A bioblitz is a short but intense session in which participants do a biological survey of a particular area and record all the living creatures in that space.

Why: A bioblitz serves two purposes. Over a time period it allows the surveying of the biodiversity in an area. This biodiversity can be documented on a citizen-science platform such as iNaturalist (inaturalist.org) making this information available to all. Second, a bioblitz is a fun way of getting people, particularly children interested in nature and conservation issues. They also learn important skills of observation, identification and documentation.

How: All you need is an interest in nature and a notebook and pencil to record your observations. A camera is also preferred for documentation but not a requirement. We do a slow walk in a particular area of the lake and record all the living creatures we find. These include mosses, herbs, shrubs, trees, flowers, lichen, insects, birds and animals.

Who: Any person who is 13+ years and interested in the natural world can join us for this event. 10+ old kids could also join in provided they are accompanied by an adult. We are taking upto 20 participants only.

By Whom: The session will be led by Kaustubh Rau, a biologist, a naturalist and a PNLIT volunteer.

When and Where: Feb 19th, 9:30 am - 11.00 am at the Lake gazebo.

Register by filling the form - https://forms.gle/12NHjYRDioEsfPgS6

This event is free. Do register asap to avoid disappointment!

Thank you,

Sapana Rawat
PNLIT Events Coordinator

[Puttenahalli Lake Events]

Dear All,

Thank you to all who registered for the Bioblitz.  We still have a few more seats available.

What: A bioblitz is a short but intense session in which participants do a biological survey of a particular area and record all the living creatures in that space.

Why: A bioblitz serves two purposes. Over a time period it allows the surveying of the biodiversity in an area. This biodiversity can be documented on a citizen-science platform such as iNaturalist (inaturalist.org) making this information available to all. Second, a bioblitz is a fun way of getting people, particularly children interested in nature and conservation issues. They also learn important skills of observation, identification and documentation.

How: All you need is an interest in nature and a notebook and pencil to record your observations. A camera is also preferred for documentation but not a requirement. We do a slow walk in a particular area of the lake and record all the living creatures we find. These include mosses, herbs, shrubs, trees, flowers, lichen, insects, birds and animals.

Who: Any person who is 13+ years and interested in the natural world can join us for this event. 8+ old kids could also join in provided they are accompanied by an adult. We are taking upto 20 participants only.